Please join us for a musical meditation on the Seven Last Words of Christ on Maundy Thursday evening, April 18 at 7 pm to be held at… Read more “Maundy Thursday Service Thursday, April 18, 7 pm at First Congregational Church of Melrose”
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Disturb Us, Lord
In keeping with Easter tradition, I again offer here the wonderful prayer of Sir Francis Drake. Sir Francis Drake was an English explorer in the 1500s (Elizabethan… Read more “Disturb Us, Lord”
The Value of Suffering
This week is Holy Week. It is the week when we walk with Jesus during the worst week of his life; the week that ultimately led to… Read more “The Value of Suffering”
Drama Queens
It wouldn’t be wrong to accuse Christians of being “drama queens.” After all, we are always reenacting things! At Christmas there are Nativity Scenes in various places—homes,… Read more “Drama Queens”
Happy Are Those Who Worship
If you join us for worship regularly, you are happier than most people. Seriously, you are! At least that is the conclusion of a recent Pew Research… Read more “Happy Are Those Who Worship”
It’s a Small World (or at least it should be)
They say that the world has shrunk because of the internet. We can contact someone across the globe instantly now. People can. Businesses can. Governments can. News… Read more “It’s a Small World (or at least it should be)”
College Cheating Scandal
As one who has kids who are college-aged, I was shocked by the news last week of the cheating scandal—that wealthy families paid huge sums of money… Read more “College Cheating Scandal”
